A Story of Leadership, Creativity, & Entrepreneurship
My career has been shaped by a passion for growth – both mine and others'. From guiding performers on stage to mentoring founders and business leaders, I’ve always believed in the power of mindset, movement, and vision to create lasting transformation.
HOW MOVEMENT AND MINDSET SAVED MY LIFE
I spent over 17 years in the entertainment industry, including 10 years as Dance Captain for Starlight Express, the world’s longest-running musical. Leading and training performers in such a demanding environment taught me invaluable lessons in leadership, discipline, and motivation. Beyond Starlight Express, I choreographed for artists like Helene Fischer Helene Fischer, contributing to large-scale productions and TV campaigns. During this time, I built a reputation within the industry for driving creative excellence and getting the best out of performers – something that naturally evolved into the coaching and mentoring I do today.
As my career evolved, I began channeling that same leadership energy into new ventures.
I co-founded Phillips & Byrne Phillips & Byrne, a tech advisory firm that works with startups and VCs, helping founders shape their ideas and scale their businesses. I’ve also designed and led coaching programs for corporate teams, most notably the Global Issue Management Team at Bayer Pharmaceuticals.
Germany’s first boutique studio dedicated exclusively to barre. Drawing from my background in ballet, form, and technique, I built a studio known for precision and quality. Today, we welcome over 5,000 members a month, and the studio continues to grow, with a second location opening soon.
These experiences – in entertainment, entrepreneurship, and wellness – shape the way I coach today.
I believe growth isn’t confined to one area of life. Success in business often stems from personal clarity, just as physical well-being can drive confidence and leadership. Whether I’m coaching a founder, guiding an executive team, or working with someone ready to make a personal shift, my approach is rooted in unlocking the potential that already exists within.
MINDSET + MOVEMENT = MOMENTUM
During my coaching I was (essentially) forced by my doctor to exercise to help my back recover from injury. But what happened during that time of being coached and moving again was incredible. The benefits to my mental health were profound and I quickly learnt that the advantages of physical exercise extended way beyond the body. My energy improved, my mood enhanced, problem solving became easier and I started to feel “unstoppable” again.
I came to realise the super-powerful effect that coaching and moving my body had on my outlook and mindset.
This is why I do what I do and why I say:
Mindset + Movement = Momentum
FROM 0 TO KITCHEN HERO!
Since I started to coach and train others my proudest achievement has been building my #KitchenFamily online fitness community. What started out as an idea to keep myself and others moving during lockdown, has quickly escalated into a community of over 5000 people!
Together, we are moving our bodies and refining our mindsets daily. Whether it’s HIIT, barre, ab-attack or stretch in the kitchen, we are united in taking action to build a better, happier life for ourselves. And we’d love to see you there too!
